North Eastern Railway has announced the operation of unreserved special trains between Gorakhpur and Lucknow. This move is to help candidates appearing for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. The trains will run from July 2 to July 4, 2026, ensuring students reach their centers without trouble.
What are the train numbers and timings?
The railway administration has designated two specific train numbers for this service. Train number 05031 will leave Gorakhpur at 18:30 from July 3 to July 5 and reach Lucknow Junction at 00:35 the next day. Train number 05032 will depart Lucknow Junction at 01:30 from July 2 to July 4 and arrive in Gorakhpur at 07:30.
What are the coach details and stoppages?
Each train will have a total of 12 unreserved coaches, including 10 general second class/sleeper class coaches and 2 SLR coaches. The trains will stop at several key stations to benefit more students.
| Train Number | Stoppages |
|---|---|
| 05031 (Gorakhpur to Lucknow) | Khalilabad, Basti, Babhnan, Mankapur, Gonda, Karnailganj, Barabanki, and Badshahnagar |
| 05032 (Lucknow to Gorakhpur) | Badshahnagar, Barabanki, Karnailganj, Gonda, Mankapur, Babhnan, Basti, and Khalilabad |
Official representatives Mahesh Kumar Gupta and Sumit Kumar confirmed that these arrangements are made specifically for the convenience of the candidates. Additionally, special trains have been arranged on Varanasi-Gorakhpur and Azamgarh-Ballia routes as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UPTET 2026 के लिए स्पेशल ट्रेनें कब चलेंगी?
ये ट्रेनें 2 जुलाई से 5 जुलाई 2026 तक संचालित की जाएंगी ताकि अभ्यर्थी समय पर परीक्षा केंद्र पहुंच सकें।
इन ट्रेनों में कितने कोच होंगे?
इन ट्रेनों में कुल 12 अनारक्षित कोच होंगे, जिनमें 10 सामान्य द्वितीय श्रेणी/शयनयान श्रेणी और 2 SLR कोच शामिल हैं।